Matrimony by community

The Ahom community traces its roots to the Tai people who founded the Ahom kingdom in 1228 and ruled Assam for about six centuries. Ahom families today live across Upper Assam and beyond, and many keep traditions such as Me-Dam-Me-Phi alongside Bihu.

Kalita families are one of the larger Assamese Hindu communities, spread across the Brahmaputra valley. Many families value Assamese language, Bihu and Vaishnavite traditions when looking for a match.

Assamese Brahman families often look at horoscopes and family background when considering a match. You can add birth details for Kundli matching and share your family details in your profile and biodata.

The Assamese Kayastha community has deep roots in the Neo-Vaishnavite heritage of Srimanta Sankardeva. Families can describe their traditions, education and expectations in detail on their profile.

The Koch-Rajbongshi community, heirs to the historic Koch kingdom, lives mainly in western and lower Assam and North Bengal. Search by community and district to find families close to home.

The Sutiya (Chutia) community is rooted in eastern Assam, where the Chutia kingdom flourished around Sadiya before the sixteenth century. Sutiya families today live across Upper Assam and beyond.

The Moran community is one of the indigenous communities of Upper Assam, with families concentrated in the Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts.

The Matak community is an indigenous community of Upper Assam with a long association with the Vaishnavite traditions of the region.

The Kaibarta community has lived along the rivers of the Brahmaputra valley for generations and is part of Assam's rich riverine heritage.

The Nath (Jogi) community is spread across Assam, with a heritage that includes traditional weaving and the Nath spiritual tradition.

The Tea Tribe and Adivasi communities of Assam trace their roots to families who came to the state's tea gardens in the nineteenth century, and are known for traditions such as the Jhumur dance.

The Bodo community is one of the largest plains tribal communities of Assam, centred on the Bodoland Territorial Region. Many families follow Bathouism and celebrate Bwisagu.

The Mising (Mishing) community lives along the Brahmaputra and its tributaries in Upper Assam, including Dhemaji, Lakhimpur and Majuli. Ali-Aye-Ligang is their spring festival.

The Karbi community lives mainly in the Karbi Anglong hills of central Assam. Marriage within the same clan (kur) is traditionally avoided.

The Dimasa community, heirs to the historic Dimasa kingdom, lives mainly in Dima Hasao and neighbouring districts. Families traditionally consider both paternal and maternal clan lines in marriage.

The Khasi community of Meghalaya and parts of Assam follows a matrilineal system in which clan descends through the mother. Marriage within the same clan is traditionally not permitted.

The Jaintia (Pnar) community of the Jaintia Hills is matrilineal, and clan exogamy is an important custom. Behdienkhlam is among their best-known festivals.

The Garo (A·chik) community of the Garo Hills and lower Assam is matrilineal. Marriage within the same clan group (chatchi) is traditionally avoided. Wangala is their harvest festival.

The Meitei community of Manipur also has a long-settled population in the Barak valley of Assam. Marriage within the same clan (salai) is traditionally avoided.

The Rabha community lives mainly in Lower Assam and the Goalpara region, and celebrates festivals such as Baikho.

The Tiwa (Lalung) community lives in central Assam, including the Morigaon and Karbi Anglong districts, and hosts the historic Jonbeel Mela.

The Deori community lives mainly in Upper Assam, including the Lakhimpur and Dhemaji districts, and is traditionally associated with temple priesthood.

The Sonowal Kachari community is one of the indigenous communities of Upper Assam, with families concentrated in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts.

Goriya Muslims are an Assamese-speaking Muslim community of the Brahmaputra valley, recognised by the Government of Assam as one of the indigenous Assamese Muslim communities.

Moriya Muslims are an Assamese-speaking Muslim community traditionally associated with brass and bell-metal craft, recognised by the Government of Assam as one of the indigenous Assamese Muslim communities.

Deshi Muslims are an Assamese-speaking Muslim community of Lower Assam, recognised by the Government of Assam as one of the indigenous Assamese Muslim communities.

Julha Muslims are an Assamese-speaking Muslim community traditionally associated with weaving, recognised by the Government of Assam as one of the indigenous Assamese Muslim communities.